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Tao Cabins

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Big Bear City motel

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Romantic Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi
Romantic Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub
Romantic Studio | Private kitchen
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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737 Irving Way, Big Bear City, CA, 92314
  • Place, Gold Mountain Memorial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Snow Summit
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Romantic Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi

Romantic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi

Romantic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Big Bear City

In Big Bear City .You'll find Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Community Arts Theater Society within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Stanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl Preserve and Big Bear Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gold Mountain Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Snow Summit - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • The Village - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Snow Valley Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kallans Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Munchies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bear Mountain Ski Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moonridge Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Tao Cabins

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Big Bear City motel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tao Cabins also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Big Bear City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Tao Cabins offers 2 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will be contacted by the property with check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Tao Cabin 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23 Big Bear
Tao 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Motel
Tao Cabin 22 or 23
Tao Cabins Big Bear City
Tao Cabins Motel Big Bear City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tao Cabins to the airport?

Tao Cabins is 44.6 mi (76-min drive) away from the San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tao Cabins have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tao Cabins.

How close is Tao Cabins to the beach?

This motel is 5 mi (13-min drive) from Swim Beach.

Does Tao Cabins offer free breakfast?

Tao Cabins does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tao Cabins?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Tao Cabins?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tao Cabins?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tao Cabins have a pool?

Tao Cabins does not have a pool.

Does Tao Cabins have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Tao Cabins have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Tao Cabins to downtown Big Bear City?

Tao Cabins is 1.1 mi away from Big Bear City.

Reviews

Tao Cabins Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safety quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large, clean, everything you need. Beds are comfortable. Quiet and staff is polite and almost always answer the phone or right back to you. Did i mention the romantic red lights, fireplaces?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big studio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had no air conditioning. Property was not maintained. Shower rod kept falling, there were holes in the walls. Bedding had not been cleaned from previous renter. Said non smoking but reaked of cigarettes. Whoever is maintaining the property may want to do some upkeep on the unit as well as the weeds that were growing in the front. Pictures were not current. This was like staying at the bates motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was large. Decor is odd colors, purple couch, red curtains, blue and grey panel floor…having kitchen amenities is nice, bathroom is small, not well lit, but tub/shower is very adequate. We enjoyed our stay even without electricity our first 12 hours (not really an issue except lack of hot water) due to local electric public safety shut off. Upstairs guests were a bit noisy, as well as people using the stairs. The bed appears to be a firm memory foam, and was fine. The off site personnel were very nice and answered texting promptly. The ONLY real detractor was the very gritty floor which probably needed a good dust mopping. There’s a pretty significant water hammer noise at the kitchen sink. Nothing fancy but pretty adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pavement from the driveway into the property was uneven and unsafe. We tripped multiple times and couls have easily fallen. No air conditioning and weird window in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Owners were arguing and slamming doors at 4 am, dumpster to the place was touching my car one morning and left a noticeable scratch
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jovana

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service, Tanya was great and very helpful 10/10 would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Very good check in and communication!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed our stay!

A little confusing when we arrived, as to which was our room. However, we figured it out. Room was cute and gave us what we needed, including coffee set up, a refrigerator and microwave oven. I appreciated the messages, that the staff checked with me if all was fine. I would come back to this place if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As much as we enjoyed the room we absolutely can not recommend this cabin due to the unclean bedding. You know that saying, a picture is worth a thousand words? So I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Quiet nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay in Big Bear. Very convenient to snowboard and grocery stores are nearby. Very roomy and more than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

5 days 4 nights

1 sink is clogged, luckily there are 2 sinks in the room. Room has been cleaned by around 3:30pm, and I didn't receive the door code until 4:30pm. I was being told it needs an inspection; I was waiting in front of the cabin and there were no one entering the building for inspection. Microwave is wornt; it takes forever to heat up food. The rod is also broken, and it fell. no place to hang clothes, jackets etc. lack of towels for 4 nights stay. mattress is extremely soft; you won't be able to get a good sleep out of it. the heater was great, it warms up the room nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to accommodate our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is by no means a cabin. Poorly advertised.

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very private and spacious Close to ecerything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management was really responsive and kind. Overall, this place is average. There is no A/C, so be prepared if you come during the summer. It’s about 10-12 minutes from the main area in Big Bear. The property was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved it here! i have 0 complaints! it was very nice, clean, convenient, and comfortable. the communication was also very clear and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024